The report compiled the grocery store items that are linked to the most consumer deaths and illnesses.
looked into food recalls and foodborne disease outbreaks from 2017 to 2022, analyzing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, and Agriculture Department. The group then compiled a list of 10 especially"risky" food items using data on how many people died or became ill from the products, how many times these types of food had been recalled, and the total amount of each type of food that was recalled.
For consumers who want to protect themselves from any potential foodborne illnesses in leafy greens, theexperts suggested buying whole-head lettuce instead of bagged or boxed lettuce and removing the outer lettuce leaves, where bacteria can often lurk. Consumers can also spring for hydroponic and greenhouse-grown lettuce since they're less likely to be contaminated by animal droppings, or consider trying cooked greens like kale and collards since heating can kill bacteria.
While leafy greens topped the risky list, cheese and deli meat were both runners-up with a combined seven deaths and 409 illnesses. Ground beef placed third with two deaths and 643 illnesses.isn't instructing shoppers to avoid these foods entirely. However, the list backs up the"importance of following best food safety practices with all of your foods, including knowing how to track, and respond, to food recalls when they happen," he said in the article.
For the complete lineup of risky grocery products, as well as tips on how to mitigate any risks associated with them, check out the full list at
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